Class Business Awards Judges 2026

Meet the judges behind The Class Business Awards 2026 - a panel of experienced business owners, industry experts and sector specialists who understand what it takes to build, grow and sustain a successful class-based business.

From education and children’s activities to creative, coaching, wellbeing, franchise and business support sectors, our judges bring a wide range of experience to the awards process. They help ensure every entry is reviewed fairly, professionally and with genuine understanding of the class-based business world.

Class Business Awards Judges

Richard Hewitt - headshot

Richard Hewitt – Senior Higher Education Professional

Vicki Wilson, Founder of Vicki Admin Fairy - Headshot

Vicki Wilson – Founder, Vicki Admin Fairy

Simon Gordon - headshot

Simon Gordon – Creative Director, Alexander Media Creative

Savanna Madden - Headshot

Savanna Madden – Founder, Madden Theatre Arts and Confidence Coach

Rose Carter - Headshot

Rose Carter – Founder, Inspires Tuition

Rebekah Henry - Headshot

Rebekah Henry – Nottingham Baby & Toddler

Rachel Peebles Headshot

Rachel Peebles – Founder, Estrellas Brillantes

Nikki Talbot - headshot

Nikki Talbot – Founder, Pudding & Pie

Naomi Hurst headshot

Naomi Hurst – Operational Leader

Lynne Thomas headshot

Lynne Thomas – Founder of The Business Builder

Kay Suthar headshot

Kay Suthar – CEO and Founder, Make Your Mark Podcast Agency

Class Business Awards Judge Kathryn Hall sitting outside with a book

Kathryn Hall – Founder, The Career Owl

Julia Hughes headshot

Julie Hughes – Founder, Hughes Probate Services and Fiesta Farewell

Emma Harper - Core Plus Tuition - headshot

Emma Harper – CEO, Core Plus Tuition

Dominic Fenton headshot

Dominic Fenton – Founder, The Activity Connector

Dave Rogers - The Business Explorer Headshot

Dave Rogers – The Business Explorer

Class Business Awards Judge Ashlie Bishop Headshot

Ashlie Bishop – Sales Strategist and Marketing Consultant

Andrew

Andrew Spackman – Founder, Ingenious Gifts

Abigail White - Founder LoveScience Headshot

Abigail White – Founder LoveScience